Warehouse Specialist

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At Fort Wayne Metals, we specialize in producing top-quality wires, cables, and assemblies designed to enhance and safeguard lives. Our products are used in everything from our customers’ stents and surgical robots to aircraft and automobiles. At our essence, we are thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, leveraging our knowledge of materials to create customized solutions for our customers.

Join us in our dedication to making a tangible impact through our advanced materials and superior products.

The main responsibility of the position will be to determine the logistics for movement of materials, chemicals, packages, supplies, and equipment to FWM facilities in an organized and efficient manner. Organize and monitor all warehouse inventory. Drive box truck depending on warehouse needs, on and off campus, and serve as the backup role for daily box truck and mail van deliveries. Loading and unloading of the items to be delivered and picked up at each stop, utilizing a forklift, pallet jack or by hand depending on size and weight of items. Monitor all material and supply orders and manage the logistics of those orders. Must be DOT certified for FWM box truck. Certified on forklift and WAV stand up order picker. Must be proficient in all aspects of the warehouse and serve as backup role depending on absences of team members. Work closely with Warehouse Supervisor on big picture planning and strategizing for future growth.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in material handling, shipping, receiving, or cargo delivery preferred.
• Have a valid Chauffer's license or CDL with safe driving history.
• Must be DOT trained and certified.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Thorough understanding of traffic laws and defensive driving techniques.
• Knowledgeable of DOT requirements for properly securing materials and transferring hazardous products between FWM facilities.
• Microsoft Office products and Microsoft Dynamics AX, preferred.

LICENSING:

• A valid Chauffer’s license or CDL with safe driving history, required.
• Must be DOT trained and certified.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain through training, authorization to transport hazardous materials.
• Must obtain a forklift operator’s license and be certified on the WAV stand up order picker.

SKILLS:

• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Possess intermediate math, reading, and writing skills.
• Must be able to work without close supervision and be capable of self-checking completed work.
• Must be able to adjust daily routine depending on the needs of the warehouse in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good hand dexterity, preferred.
• Understand and apply safe work practices.
• Must understand how to properly load and balance the truck.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Fast-paced production environment.
• Work hours consist of 40 hours per week.
• Overtime may sometimes be required.
• May work with and around hazardous chemicals.
• Appropriate PPE must be worn where posted and required.
• Exposure to fluctuating temperatures may occur.